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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-12
BLEACHED DIAMONDS.
A Clever Method of Increasing the Value
of Inferior Stones.

of Inferior Stones.
Every one, of course, knows some
thing abost paste diamonds and Paris
diamonds and the thousand-and-one
limitations of this gem of great price.
And most people, we imagine, know the
various tests by which the genuineness
of stone is established; but the revela-
tons made at the Marylebone police
court the other day will probably be
news to some of us. AS to the case it
self, we need say no more than that. the
prisoners were committed for trial; but
certain facts came out during the in
quiry which possess considerable inter
est for the public, or at least for those
of the public who are the happy owners
of diamonds. That there should be any
means whereby yellow diamonds, which
are worth about one-seventh of white
diamonds of the same size, can be
bieached-for that is what the manipu-
lation amounts to-so as TO deceive an
expert is enough to cause very serious
disquietude in many fair bosom. But
NIL Oblbcbtl WCilJ tNtll lul bllVl Ulliu Jliio,
for he gratuitously informed the magis-
trate that about two years ago French
man succeeded in foisting upon the Lon
don market some $4,000 worth of dia-
monds which had thus been chemically
improved. Il would be interesting to
know what has become of those dia-
monds. What has become of their
doubtless numerous successors. So val
liable an invention has certainly not
been permitted to lie idle.--Sk james
Gazette
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-12
A VALENTINE.

II could bring the brightest gems
From Natures richest treasure mine
Diamond, ruby and amethyst,
Shining pearls that the waves have kissed
I'd string them in one radiant twist
To make my love a Valentine.
II could find the rarest flowers
That over all the wide world shine
The edelweiss, with true love power,
The aloe and the spirit flower
I'd pluck them all in one glad hour
To make my love Valentine.
III could catch the fieeting beams
OF bright Aurora's rays divine,
And keep the CLEAN Of sunset skies,
And hold the rainbow's wondrous dyes,
I'd take the glow that in them LIEF
To paint my love Valentine.
If could chain the lightning's flash
And spin it in u golden line,
And keep the starry flakes of snow,
I'd bind them with the lightning so
That frost and fire should blend and glow
To make my love Valentine.
But since these wishes may not be,
And nothing rich or rare is mine,
Except my heart and love so true,
This painted flower Of dainty blue
Shall bear them with the wish that you
VIII always be my Valentine
" Y independent
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-12
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Bits of Information Collected for the Ben
fit of Lady Readers.

Bits of Information Collected for the Bene-
Gt of Lady Readers.
Yoke-necked frocks are coming in
vogue.
Ermine is again in use for children's
wear.
Satin striped Brussels ress are shown
for ball dresses.
Long velvet wraps sre taking the
place of seal and plush.
There is an effort to revive flounce
garnitures for ball dresses.
The favorite sash ribbons are made OF
MORE, having fan picot edges.
Many strings of fine pearls around
the neck are revived for evening toilet.
Babies long frocks must measure
forty-two inches from the neck to the
hem.
Very few winter wraps are of medium
length. Very short or very long is the
rule.
The spangles on gauzy evening fans
are of small size, in silver, gold and
colored metal.
Round yokes and long sleeves are the
arbitrary rule for babies frocks on all
occasions.
Fancy muffs matching the bonnet are
sold with it and are worn again by lead
ers of fashion.
Evening coiffures are ornamented
with pompons of feathers, flowers and
beads, lace and ribbon.
Leg-of-mutton sleeves and sleeves
with the Marguerite puff at the elbow
are seen on dressy indoor frocks.
Bonnets of white, pale pink, mauve
and white plush are worn in the even
ing at theaters and the opera.
Whatever the changes in fashions of
fans, painting always plays ar !mpor-
tant part in their decoration.
Grape and crepe lisse fans, bordered
with lace and spangled with silver and
gold are very pretty and effective.
Cloak pelisses, with short-waisted
bodies and full, rather long skirts, are
the correct wraps for small boys as well
as little girls.
Baby's toilet basket is now mounted
on rattan or willow stand, lined with
china silk and profusely decorated with
tinted ribbons.
The Wagner cap of knitted wool or
Jersey cloth, enriched with band and
top tassel of Astrakhan, is worn by
little girls as well as small boys.
The newest cloaks for little girls have
waists reaching only to the arm-pits,
more like deep yoke than waist, and
skirts falling to the ankles.
Drawn work, hemstitching, brier and
feather stitching, embroidery, lace and
tucks adorn the long pretty first dresses
Of the baby of the present.
Paletots, or "coats," for little girls
look stylish with hood of the material
hanging down the back, richly lined,
and waistcoat to match in the front.
Evening gowns for dancing are made
of tulle, crepe, and in great numbers of
the new cashmere nets in pink, coffee
color, pistuche, green, lavender, red and
black, dotted with chenille in the same
color.
Bead net tabliers, panels and pls<,
strons, epaulettes, and when the dress
demands them, collars and cuffs, retain
their hold on fashionable favor, and are
made in handsomer designs and finer
finish from season to season.
All sorts of dressy accessories of the
toilet in the form of removable waist
coats, fichus, plastrons, sleeveless short
Jackets epaulettes, and dog collars are
made of velvet, plush, jet and Other
beads, lace and fancy ribbons, with
picot edges.-N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-12
RIGHT BREATHING.
The Serious Danger of Taking Cold Air
Directly Into the Lungs.

Directly Into the Lungs.
Breathing through the open mouth is
practiced for the most part only by
''civilized" men. The aborigines of
our country, and savage tribes else
where, always keep the mouth tightly
closed and breathe through the nostrils.
Nature is wiser teacher than fashion,
for the primitive method of breathing
is the best one on every principle of
hygiene. There is danger of severe
injury to the bronchial tubes and to
the delic0te vessels of the lungs, in
passin I'M the warm air of house
to an sphere in the neighborhood
of zeru the air is taken directly into
the lungs. By passing it through the
nostrils the chill is removed, and the
shock from the sudden change escaped.
Yet our readers will remember that
Lieutenant Schwatka said that in the
most intense cold of the Arctic regions,
one must usually breathe through the
mouth.
If the modern germ theory of the
origin of infectious diseases is true,
breathing through the nostrils is one of
natures safeguards. The hairs, which
line the entrance to the nostrils, may
arrest the germs floating in the air and
prevent their passage to the lungs, and
consequent absorption by the blood.
Parents ought to teach their children
early to breathe only through the nos
trils. Youths Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-12

The Queen of Greece takes her air.
ings in carriage for which she paid
five thousand dollars. 1t was built Tor
the triumphal entry Of the Comte dc
Chambord into Paris, which never took
place, owing to circumstances over
which the Comte had no control.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-12

Prof. Ordway recommends that
water pipes exposed to freezing be COW
cred with glazed cotton batting. 1t is
easily applied, and should be put on to
the thickness of one to three inches, ac-
cording to exposure, being wound
around loosely with twine.-M Y sam.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-07
George Bancroft.

From the Louisville Courier Journal
1.-the and erect, and with step as
elastic as youth, though with shout.
dsrs bent forward little, and the no.
BILE head and bearded face whitened
with the frosts OF eighty-six years,
George Bancroft, the eminent histori-
an, walked up to the clerks desk in
the Calf house and registered his name
in a clear, bold hand.
He had just entered the dining room
when Courier Journal reporter card
was handed him.
You see that | have an appetite"
ne said cheerily, after extending
warm grasp OF the hand, land can
talk while eat. Ihave had delight
full Journey, and never telt in such
excellent condition in my life," and
his clear, bright eye Endorsed the
words that his lips uttered. II ex-
pect to see a beautiful city tomorrow,
| have heard such hattering reports OF
Louisville" he said.
The distinguished guest then in
structed the waiter to bring him a
light supper, and in response to a
complimentary alusion to his health,
Continued; Yes, am in good health,
and | attribute it in n great measure
to my careful diet. There is every
thing in living properly. People are
injured great deal more by eating
too much chan they are by taking an
extra glass OF wine. You see that !
am now eight y-six years OF age and |
should know how and what food to
eat"
Referring to his present journey
Mr.. Bancroft, said, ! lett Washing,
ton last evening and the accommoda-
tions for travelling were so comforta-
Bile that do not feel the least ia
tigued by my Journey. | had not ex-
pected to remain in Louisville longer
than til noon tomorrow, but
would like to see the city. 1t has
been many years since | visited
here. No, don't think it has been
forty wears, as | see dispatch in the
newspaper states, but grow a little
confused about dates; but 1T has been
n good many years ago. My friend
Henry Clay WAS here then. But since
that visit have never been in this
section OF the south or seen the
Mississippi. l expect there have been
great changs here. but Of course | will
net see until tomorrow.
al had intended tarrying some
time in Nashville to visit Mrs. Polk,
and among other things to examine
the valuable papers she had in her
possession. But l don't think now
that will remain there longer than
a couple OF days. Iwant to go to
New Orleans and see other places in
the GREAT new south. But Mrs. Polk
is expecting me, and | must get there
on Sun lay, if l do not go tomorrow.
Mrs. Polk must be now nearly eighty
three years OF age. have known her
for many, many years and u hand
some noble woman she Is"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-07
$G5,OOO.OOO A YEAR.
Inc Cost OF Maintaining Royalty tho Efrete Mon.
arehirs Of the East-Startlipx Firures.

Inc Cost OF Maintaining Royaliyin tho Efrete Non.
arehi's Of the East-Startling Figures.
The incomes OF the royal families in
Europe amount to close upon s13..
Qoo,ooO year. Germany, SAYS the
London Public Opinion, stands at
the mead OF all European nations in
the matter OF royal incomes. The
empire, with a population of more
than 40, OOO.O 900, supports 90 royal
princely and ducal families, and the
direct cost OF their maintenance is
43.OOO,O00. In Prussia and several
OF the other German States the reign
ing family, besides its public income,
pssesses very large private estates,
and, indeed, in some OF the States. the
Princes are the chief land owners.
In Mecklenberg Strelitz, for instance.
the relgning family owns three fifths
OF the land, and the Grand Duke
governs without the aid of any rep
resentative institutions whatever.
turkey comes next to Germany in
Royal expenditures, the total amount
absorbed by the Sultan and his family
being about f3,OOO,OOO.
The imperial family OF Russia costs
that country f2, 100000, the greater
part OF which comes in the shape OF
rents from the crown domains, which
consist OF more than l, 900, 900 square
miles OF land, besides gold and silver
mines. The Austrian imperial family
is tolerably well off, having q revenue
OF 1920. 900. all OF which comes direct.
ly from the public revenue of the coun-
try. The British royal family comes
mex with u cost to the country OF
about 100000 The sum includes
the revenue derived from the ,luchies
OF Lancaster and Cornwall, which
amounts 70 ELL, 900. The old Ouch
ess OF Cambridge, now SO years of age,
continues to draw from the British
treasury 10000 a year, besides enjoy
ing the royal palaces of St. James and
Kew ms her residences. Italy pays her
| royal family e66O,OOO, which is a very
large sum in proportion to the means
OF the country, while Spain disburses
on the same account 100000.
This ends the list OF European mon
arches OF large population. But the
minor monarches also pay their roy al
families very large sums. Belgium
pays tll3,50O year to her King,
and Portugal. with 100000 less pop
ulation, 9127,O0O. Monarchy costs
Sweden and Norway 9117,5O0 annu-
ally; Denmark, 1913, 1000; Holland,
f63, 900; Roumania, 94O,SOO, and
Greece, f42, 900. Bat f12, 900 OF this
last sum is paid by England, France
and Russia. Republican France gives
her President 936, 900, two-thirds OF
which is in the form of salary, and
one-third for household expenses.
The Swiss republic pays it's President
$500 a year, which Is probably the
smallest sum that the head of any
civilized nation in the world receives.
All the expenditures of Switzerland
are on corresponding low scale.
the expenditures of the confederation
do not exceed 92,O0O,OOO annually
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-07
The Queen of the Turf.

The Turf, Field and rarm has the
following: 1.-The queen OF the turf is
fond of cGresses. A visiting party
stood in front OF the box the other
afternoon, and she walked straight to
the open door and rested her nose on
the shoulder of one OF the young ladies'.
Arms were wound around her neck
and a soft cheek laid against her head
and she was tender and c6nsiderate
as big and rough man in the presence
OF the girl he loves. Maud S. has had
great deal of petting. but petting
has not spoiled her. She is wonderfully
woman. The queen never looked bet
ter at this season of the year. She
stands squarely on her feet and the
legs are hard, smooth, and strong.
The young lady who had put her arms
around the neck of the chestnut mare
asked Mr.. Bonner for one OF her shoes
to hang up over her boudoir door.
She thought it would bring her luck.
The owner replied that he was not in
the habit OF giving the shoes OF Maud
S. away; it is the pracUic to keep them
so that the points where the wear is
greatest may be studied and thus act
as guide to shoeing. but he was dis
posed to break through custom for
once. A shoe was not ready at the
moment, but he promised to send the
young lady one the verv next time the
farrier was called in. Rarus and Dex-
terare differentfrom the queen. Mel
tn r is sociable when visitors are
around.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-07
Charming Away . Toothache.

We happened not long ago to meet
young, well-to-do and well-educated
farmer in a market town not on .
market day. and in the course Of con-
versation casually asked what partic-
ular business he had on hand. "A
very bad toothache," he replied,
The next and natural question was to
inquire if he had been and had it
out" Blushing to his eyes he said:
al dare say you'll think me foolish
sir, but I've been to wise man to
have the pain charmed away. Folks
say he's wonderful at that sort of
thing, so I thought / might as we'll
give him q trial" This announce
ment being received with the burst OF
laughter he evidently expected, he
hastily added. Believe it or not as
you like, sir. as soon as he said some.
thing the pain went away, and I've
been easy ever since" 1t was worse
than useless to explain the we l-known
effect on the nerves OF q visit to any
sort OF dental operator. and the agri-
culturist wendell his way to spread
abroad the fame of his healer, and no
doubt to suffer renewed agonies as
soon as he got home. 1t may be add
ed that under no circumstances will
\ countryn,ar, II ne can help it, have
! a tooth taken out by regular prac-
| titioner-a baker, grocer, or hlack-'
smith, with local reputation OF be-
in, uncommon handy" is almost al
ways resorted to for this extreme
measure. 1t is but another foim OF
provincial superstition.-From Rus
tic Sup rstition," in Popular Science
Monthly for April.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-07
Famous Clocks.

Perhaps the most world-iamous Is
the one at Strasburg, 20 feet high; 1t
succeeds a very wonderful one OF much
older date. The cock that crows and
spreads ITS wings when the chimes an
nounce tine hour alone remains OF the
original one. The present clock dates
from 1874, and its maker finished It
after he had been struck blind. 1t
shows the signs OF the Zodiac, the
motions Of the heavenly bodies as
we'll as n series OF pictures; ana the
events which happen at the strlk'nS
ore too wonderful 20 detail. A STINT
lar one at Ratisbon marks the hour
bv the appearance of the three kings
who pay their alteration to the VIZ
gin. o,a ohrrcb there
ia a wonderful clock, which at IL
shows automaton figures oil the eiec-
tors OF Germany, who inaulgurate tne
emperor, Christ giving the benedletioh
as a choir of angels send forth a hour,
ish of trumpets. Germany boasts %
many other famous clocks, gwen oy
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-07
Addressing Letters to Ladies.

The Hartford Courant has an any
ious inquirer who asks; "When one
receives business letter from wom-
an signed, for instance, Catharine J.
Smythe, how should one address the
reply? IL is not possible to know
whether to say Miss or Mrs, and to say
either is to be liable to bunder" The
Courant replies:
Don't say either, then. Address
Catharine J. Smythe as such. Assume
that, as she signed that way. that is
the way she wants to be addressed.
But, when it comes to beginning your
letters. go slow. You cant call her
Dear Madame, for she may not be
madame at all, and to call her Dear
least. 1t is always possible that there
may be forgotten Mr.. Smythe in re-
serve somewhere, and in that case, you
might regret your decision. just write
her name and go on with your letter.
leaving the dear part out altogether.
1t Is only convertionality OF polite
ness. and there is no politeness in the
signature that has been sent to you.
Moreover, the well-informed lady in
writing to a SUI anger prefixes Mrs"
or Miss" to her signature for the in
formation of her correspondent.
The Courant is doubtless right in
its advice. Still, we believe that in
some localities, at least, custom per-
mits person to address any lady as
madam, which, by the way, is English,
tnonuh madame is NOT
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-07
snobbery IN the Navy.

A correspondence OF the Utica Observ-
err, writing from Annapolis, says:
Life in the naval academy grounds Is
terribly exclusive. There are enough
people to form q pretty big society
circle, and they are clannish to such
DECREE as to comprise little aristoc-
racy in themselves. The balls, Of
course, are delightful, as all the cadets
are excellent dancers and everything
is done to make the visitors enjoy
themselves. But the aristocracy OBJ
trudes itself into the bail room, and
woe be to him or her upon whom it
puts it's disfavor. Here & an ilIustra-
ton that occurred not many months
ago. A cadet had met g very pretty
girl in Annapolis; she dressed well,
talked well and danced well Every
body spoke well Of her, but she hap
pened to be the daughter Of q carpen-
ter, an honest honorable man, but e
carpenter. The cadet escorted her to
one OF the hops. At once aristocracy
was up in arms. Two of the man
ayers waited on him and informed him
that il he took her on the floor to
dance he would be cut by his fellows
and all the exclusives. The cadets
manhood struggled against his policy,
but he saw difficulties ahead Of him,
his name bIacklisted, and his future
endangered, and SO policy won and
manhood was defeated. He passed :
miserable evening, and never called on
| the young lady after he had escorted
her back home. Folly, ycu say. Ger
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-07
missionary Efforts Wasted.

'srls Dispatch to New York " orld.
IT, oscar LEM, who has just re-
's'neo rom q prolonged tour of ex-
p'oration in Africa undert AIKEN in be-
aai' OF the king of the Belgians, has
uCiuded in his report to the latter
sumo very interesting remarks con-
M ming missionary work in Africa.
sa Isy are, however, far from encour-
nv ' lie renders full justice to the
suou Intentions of the missionaries
$40 a 70 the motives which impel the
sS sos'ish and London societies to
tba. Them out, but he asserts
moa 'ney waste large sums OF
ro.s ey Tor very small results. Ne
and VINO VINO are taught by them to read
snv , write mostly become unfit for
siiI sn manual occupation. They con-
msa ' themselves as good as the white
T6an .hink 1t undignilied TO toll and
aoi r" not engaged in holdi'lg large and
nars prayermeetiags. at.which every
ho - ants to take his turn ut preach
mey roam about begging and take
On ~, o, III II they cannot live alt ogether
tjao no'eS from their white fellow Chris
aarnod me European factories have
sil n 10 beware OF these men and
most to ~ give them employment. So
hrhaooii Them end by relapsing into
last stnsh and vagabondage, their
rs tb ss'sle being worse than their first,
ararere heeadenative convert almost
ss oecomes u criminal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-07
The End of the World.

Sir William Thompson now furnish
es the cheerful scientific information
that we cannot reckon on more than
5000, 900 or 6, 100000 more years of
sunlight to come. "He thinks it would
be rash to assume that we had had
more than 100000 years OF sun.
light in the past" And we entirely
agree with him. Indeed, we think it
rash to assume that we have had
more 10, 800, $50. But what isl score
omllllons to n scientist? Mere baga-
telle. The fact, however, that inter-
ests us personally and individually
IS the grave assertion that
We have only 100000 or
6O0O,0O0 of years more of sun
light before us. When we come to
think that for the last 5000 or
perhaps 900, 900 of those years the
sun will be failing to an extent calcu-
lated to make this globe very chilly,
anot too cold for habitation, it is
plain that the time allowed us may
DC shortened to that extent and we
may be reduced to the startling pros
pect OF only 100000 more years
hardly time enough to realize the
blessings of reform within the party"
neatly there ought to be something
cone with these scientific men. Ii
mere Is anything they delight in it is
IN destroying the comfort of their
n,eiigh6ors. You never hear of any
,Inlng beng made to appear more
oeautlful, healthful or pleasing by
mem. 1t is always something
le.v9olting. They rub their hands
Mlh suppressed glee when tell
Jug you that each drop of water
hlled with loathsome reptiles
anu a hldeous wriggling things; that
uop OF vinegar Is whole menagerie
unlicensed; that the food we eat Is
awe with minute vermln, and the
very air we breath of death-dealing
germs. And now one of them has
sS upon the inspiring idea that
we world viii come to an end at a
SeFtaln tlme-that in fact we are
uOohed after the lapse OF 5000, 600
!eaS' Why a man cannot be a scien-
Nv ana he pleasant also is something
,"a' nobody can understand. They
%e the most malicious people on
sSSrth, and as for Sir William
annompson, we shall decline to give
so1 to his prophecy even ii it
'''''eS true.-Baltinore News.